If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits and you start working, you can typically earn a certain amount of money each month without losing any of your SSI benefits. This is known as the "earnings limit." The earnings limit can vary based on your circumstances.
If you earn more than the allowable limit, your SSI benefits may be reduced or even suspended. Importantly, your Medicaid benefits should generally continue even if you start working and earn more, as long as you're still eligible for SSI, but the rules and thresholds may change, so it's crucial to check with the Social Security Administration for the most current information.
You can report wages using one of the following automated or electronic options:
- SSI Telephone Wage Reporting system
- SSA Mobile Wage Reporting application
- my Social Security account portal
You should report monthly wages as soon as you receive your last payment each month, but no later than the 10th day of the next month. For example, submit your monthly wage report for January no later than February 10.
Visit www.ssa.gov to get information and use their online services. Or call the SSA toll-free at 1-800-772-1213 or at 1-800-325-0778 (TTY) if you’re deaf or hard of hearing. They can answer your call from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays. Ask for free interpreter services if you need them.
Last Reviewed: October 19, 2023